Steve Avery vs. Brian Denman — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Steve Avery posted a stronger line than Brian Denman. Steve Avery posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.19 vs 4.78) and home runs allowed (0.86 per nine innings vs 1.1). By the career numbers, Steve Avery had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.